the Library of the Right Hon. T. Grenville.]

[137] [The Theophrastus was sold for L12 1s. 6d. and the Aristotle for L40.
The latter is in the Library of the Rt. Hon. T. Grenville, having been
subsequently coated in red morocco by C. Lewis.]

[138] [It seems that I have committed a very grave error, in the preceding
edition, by making Mons. Renouard "superintend the gathering in of his
VINTAGE," at his country-house (St. Valerie) whereas there are no
Vineyards in Picardy. France and Wine seemed such synonymes, that I
almost naturally attached a vineyard to every country villa.]

[139] [It was published in 1820.]

[140] "The luxurious English Bibliographer is astonished at the publication
of the "Manuel" without the accompaniment of Plates, Fac-similes,
Vignettes, and other graphic attractions. It is because _intrinsic
merit_ is preferable to form and ornament: _that_ at once establishes
its worth and its success." CRAPELET, vol. iv. p. 88. This amiable
Translator and sharp-sighted Critic never loses an opportunity of a
_fling_ at the "luxurious English Bibliographer!"

[141] [My translator again brandishes his pen in order to draw
_good-natured_ comparisons. "It would be lucky for him, if, to the
qualities he possesses, M. Dibdin would unite those which he praises
in M. Brunet: his work and the public would be considerable gainers by
it: his books would not be so costly, and would be more profitable.
The English Author describes nothing in a _sang-froid_ manner: he is
for ever _charging_: and, as he does not want originality in his
vivacity, he should seem to wish to be the CALLOT of Bibliography."
CRAPELET. _Ibid_. I accept the title with all my heart.]

[142] When he waited upon Lord Spencer at Paris, in 1819, and was shewn by
his Lordship the _Ulric Han Juvenal_ (in the smallest character of the
printer) and the _Horace_ of 1474, by _Arnoldus de Bruxella_, his
voice, eyes, arms, and entire action ... gave manifest proofs how he
FELT upon the occasion! [It only remains to dismiss this slight and
inadequate account of so amiable and well-versed a bibliographer, with
the ensuing-fac-simile of his autograph.]

[Autograph: Brunet, Libraire, rue Git-le-Couer, No 10.]

[143]

Chardin passe surtout parmi les amateurs
Pour le plus vetilleux de tous les connaisseurs;
Il fait naitre, encourage, anime l'indu